Overview

This diploma is awarded to students who complete 90 credits/10 courses in the Third Level Track. It is designed to give students aspiring to the Ministry the tools necessary to not only rightly divide the Word of Truth; but to impart the same to others whether it be one-on-one, a class setting, a pulpit or any other ministerial challenge that is set before them. Besides learning how to interpret the scripture, students will learn how to write sermons, etc.

What You Will Learn

Students will engage in a broad spectrum of Christian doctrine and be prepared to recognize, understand and communicate with others who practice various other religions, doctrines and lifestyles.

In these ever-changing times, students pursuing this degree will always be ready to give an answer for the hope that lies within them.

Upon receiving this degree, each student is expected to be able to conduct biblical research, know how to properly interpret the scriptures, and how to write sermons.

Careers

It is designed to give students aspiring to the Ministry the tools necessary to not only rightly divide the Word of Truth; but to impart the same to others whether it be one-on-one, a class setting, a pulpit or any other ministerial challenge that is set before them.

• • • Serve your community with your skills to lead, counsel, and disciple others;
    • Serve as Children’s & Youth Leaders, Worship Leader, and Bible Study Leaders;
    • Participate in Missions Work, visiting the elderly, sick and shuti n;
    • Visit those who are in jail.

Classes

ANGELOLOGY: What the Bible really teaches about fallen angels, demons, and the chief of the fallen angels, Satan as well as the need to fully understand the great powers and activity of God’s angels who remain holy and true to Him and who resist Satan and his angels.

BELIEVER'S AUTHORITY: A study of the authority all believers possess when in spiritual warfare.

CHRISTIANITY V. ISLAM: A course which equips the student to earnestly contend (polemics), and defend (apologetics), the Christian faith against the teachings of Islam. Topics include: Jehovah or Allah is God; Jesus or Mohammed is Messiah; the Koran or the Bible is God's book.

CULTS: This course is designed to expose how the enemy is attacking the body of Chirist in the form of cults and the occult. In this area of study we will explore not only the difference between cults and the occult, but also the fine line between cults and the church because sometimes the lines get a little bit blurry.

CRISIS IN CHRISTIAN MUSIC: Today there is a CRISIS IN CHRISTIAN MUSIC. Secular, pagan, and even occult musical styles have crept into the church, all dressed up with new Christian lyrics. Old, traditional hymns, tried and true, have been thrown on the scrap heap of church history. Naively, pastors, music directors, and younger members of congregations have often unknowingly embraced musical styles that can have spiritually negative effects on their listeners.

DEMONOLOGY: Is the study of demons or beliefs about demons.

DOCTRINE OF HELL: An in-depth study of the biblical teaching of the existence and realities of hell.

DOCTRINE OF ANGELS AND ARCHANGELS:  We explore the biblical foundation and spiritual significance of these celestial beings. We look at messengers as servants of God, highlighting their role in biblical narrative and their interactions with humanity. We delve into the hierarchy of angels distinguishing between ordinary Angels and Archangels such as Michael and Gabriel who hold a unique position and responsibility in the heavenly realm. We’re going to emphasize and look for the belief in the active and ongoing ministry of angels in the lives of believers today andl assess how Angels are succeeding in providing protection, guidance and deliverance in accordance with God's will.

Additionally, the role of the Holy Spirit in discerning Angelic activity and the importance of aligning our understanding of the scripture will be key points of focus. Throughout the course we encourage a balanced and biblically ground view of Angels.

ELEMENTAL THEOLOGY: A brief survey of the biblical doctrines of Scripture, God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Angels, Man, Sin, Salvation, the Church, and Eschatology.

ESCHATOLOGY: A detailed study of "last things"; what God has revealed to us in Scripture concerning His plan for the future, His purpose and program.

EXPERIENCING GOD: This course focuses on your getting to know God better. To believe and experience daily God’s infinite love for you, to hear when God speaks to you and to identify a direction Go is taking in your life and recognize what He want to do through you are some of the subjects that will be covered.

FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY: An in-depth study of the five-fold ministry offices and their operation in the local Church assembly today.

HEBRAIC CONNECTION: A fascinating study of Christianity and its connection to Judaism, both in biblical times and today.

HOMILETICS: The study of the art and science of preparing and delivering sermons. Laboratory approach to long and short textual preaching with emphasis on Scriptural analysis, background materials and preaching style.

INTRODUCTION TO PROPHECY:  This course will examine the basics of prophecy: defining true prophecy; the purpose of prophecy; the realms of prophecy; the gift v. the office; the order of prophesying; and other relativematters.

KINGDOM STEWARDSHIP: We are going to be looking very deeply into the concept of the kingdom and stewardship.

We are going to understand  the duality of kingdom citizenship and our heavenly citizenship. We are going to learn the importance of how to navigate both of those realms. We are part of this earth, but we really are citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven - the Kingdom of God, and we’re going to learn what the difference is. Is there a difference? We’re going to clarify that in our course.

As disciples of Christ, we are to honor our charge and duty to live intentional and relevant lives to glorify the King and the Kingdom of God. After we look at Kingdom purpose, Kingdom values, Kingdom perspective, Kingdom priority, and Kingdom posture, then we are going to go into the foundations of kingdom stewardship. What does that mean? What is the mindset of a steward? What is the motivation of a steward? What’s the scope of Kingdom Stewardship? What’s the sphere of Kingdom Stewardship? The structures and strategy, and then the approach to Kingcom Stewardship, the primacy of it, the prospective and profession of it, then the benefit of Kingdom Stewardship - the reward.

LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD: A comprehensive study of the service and ministry of this priesthood in relation to Israel and God.

MINISTERIAL EXCELLENCE: An awesome study of the character and lifestyle of every Christian as well as those called to special ministries. A look into the calling and personalities of the twelve disciples who were personally instructed by Christ.

MINISTERIAL ETHICS: Explains the unique moral role of the minister and the ethical responsibilities of the vocation and to provide "a clear statement of the ethical obligations contemporary clergy should assume in their personal and professional lives." 

MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: The Biblical teaching relating to the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. A theological and historical examination of the Person and the work of the Holy Spirit from the Old Testament times to the present.

PASTORAL THEOLOGY: This course is designed for pastors and ministerial students who desire a practical study to keep the pastoral guidelines in constant focus. Course examines the pastor's life, calling, and the general care he provides for his flock.

PRAISE & WORSHIP:  The scripture says, “Praise the Lord you His people. I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.” It goes on to say, “Come let us worship and bow down and kneel before the Lord  God our maker.” So our praise and worship class asks the question, what constitutes genuine praise and worship? Is it by my fast coordinated steps going with the rhythm of the music in church, or is it something more profound, borne out of knowing who it is we worship and what He requires and identifies as worship. In preparation for this class, I came to the acknowledgement that in the very first reported act of worship in scripture, we find the Lord having respect of one worshiper and one not respect for another. In this class, we will discuss the Biblical concept of praise and worship, learn how to integrate worship with our prayer and you’re going to write your own new song unto the Lord. We will study the life and worship of the Lord Jesus Himself. 

PROPHETS & PROPHECY:

SPIRITUAL GIFTS: An in-depth study of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, their purpose, diversities, and operation.

THE BATTLE IS ON:  Warfare and Your Spiritual Gifts; Armed and Dangerous

THEOLOGY 1 & 2: An in-depth study of the Doctrine of Scripture - its inspiration and canonization; and the Doctrine of God.

THEOLOGY 3 & 4: An in-depth study of the Doctrine of Christ - the person and work of Christ; and the biblical teaching relating to the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit.

THEOLOGY 5 & 6: An in-depth study of the Doctrines of Angels and the Doctrine of Man. Includes the supernatural work and ministry of angels, their origin, nature, orders and classifications. As pertaining to man, his origin, unity of grace, fall, and consequences of his fall.

THEOLOGY 7 & 8: An in-depth study of the Doctrine of Sin and the Doctrine of Salvation.

THEOLOGY 9 & 10: An in-depth study of the Doctrine of the Church and the Doctrine of Eschatology (Last Things).

THE DEVIL'S DOOR: If you feel vulnerable to attacks of the enemy, then perhaps you're leaving a door open to the devil. "My people who have gone into captivity because they have no knowledge," proclaimed the prophet Isaiah (Isa. 5:13). The Devil's Door equips you with the knowledge of how to avoid deception and teaches how obedience is the key to divine protection."

TYPOLOGY: This course gives a look into the types and symbols found throughout Scripture, mainly in the Tabernacle.

WORLD RELIGIONS: During this course we will survey major world religions to understand what they believe and why they believe what they believe. This is not just to study and get information, but it will help us both in evangelism and apologetics. We will better be able to share the Gospel with those people because we will understand where they are spiritually and we will respect where they are and then introduce them to Christianity and also because we know what they believe about Christianity, we will able to defend our faith better. We will be surveying world religions noting essentials of each religion so that we could understand what they believe why the believe what they believe and certain things that are specific to each one of them. We will be looking at the major beliefs of each religion.